Man vs mountain

VINCENT TUPIN’S LATEST VIDEO, WHERE THE STYLISH FRENCH FREERIDER SENT THE BIGGEST DROP RECORDED IN MOUNTAIN BIKING HISTORY, CERTAINLY RAISED AN EYEBROW OR TWO. Measuring a whopping 31.3 metres out and

(frame, shock, ISCG mount & headset, exc. shipping & tax) Our MBUK TV presenter has been experimenting with a load of accessories While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I think we can all agree t

The next puddle is a big one. The competitor in front gives it a good go but decides to bail halfway through. His feet plunge into the muddy water as he hears me chaining up my gears behind him. He qu

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

Whether you’re a professional racer or an average Joe, there are plenty of simple changes you can make to improve your fun and performance on the bike. Over the following pages, coach Chris Kilmurray

Hurtling down a forest road at 60kph the smooth surface suddenly vanishes and is replaced by a section of large stones/small boulders. I haven’t time to brake so instead (try to) relax and hold on for